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Preface... i Manual Revisions ... i Trademarks ... i Product.Overview...1 Package Contents ... 1 System Requirements ... 2 Introduction ... 3 Features ... 4 Hardware Overview ... 5 Connections ... 5 WPS Button ... 6 LEDs ... 7 Installation...8
Before you Begin ... 8
Wireless Installation Considerations ... 9
Connect to Cable/DSL/Satellite Modem ...10
Connect to Another Router ...11
Getting Started ...13
Configuration...14
Web-based Configuration Utility ...14
Setup ...15
Internet ...15
Internet Connection Setup Wizard ...16
Manual Internet Connection Setup ...23
Static IP ...24
Dynamic IP (DHCP) ...25
PPPoE (Username/Password) ...26
PPTP ...28
L2TP ...30
Russia PPTP (Dual Access) ...32
Russia PPPoE (Dual Access) ...34
Wireless Settings ...36
Manual Wireless Settings ...37
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz) ...37 802.11n/a (5GHz) ...38 Network Settings ...39 Router Settings ...40 DHCP Server Settings ...41 DHCP Reservation ...42 Advanced ...43 Virtual Server ...43 Port Forwarding ...45 Application Rules ...46 QoS Engine...47 Network Filter...48 Website Filter ...49 Firewall Settings ...50 Firewall Rules ...51 Routing ...53
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz) ...54
802.11n/a (5GHz) ...55
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...56
Advanced Network ...58
UPnP ...58
Internet Ping Block ...58
Internet Port Speed ...58
Multicast Streams ...58
IPv6 ...59
Static IPv6 ...60
Static IPv6 (Stateless) ...61
Static IPv6 (Stateful) ...62
DHCPv6 (Stateful) ...63
DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateless Autoconfiguration 64 DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconfiguration ..65
6to4 ...66
6to4- Stateless Autoconfiguration ...67
6to4- Stateful (DHCPv6) Autoconfiguration ...68
Link-local Only ...69 IPv6 Firewall ...70 Tools ...71 Admin ...71 Time ...72 Email Settings ...73 Status ...79 Device Info ...79 Logs ...80 Statistics ...81 Internet Sessions ...82 Wireless ...83 IPv6 ...84 Support ...85 Wireless.Security...86 What is WPA? ...86
Wireless Connection Setup Wizard ...87
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ...88
Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard ...90
Configure WEP ...91
Configure WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK) ...92
Configure WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (RADIUS) ...93
Connect.to.a.Wireless.Network...94
Using Windows® 7 ...94
Configure WPS ...97
Using Windows Vista® ... 101
Configure Wireless Security ... 102
Wireless Modes ... 115
Networking.Basics...116
Check your IP address ... 116
Statically Assign an IP address ... 117
Product Overview
Package Contents
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Network Requirements
• An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients
• 10/100 Ethernet
Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system
• An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements:
• Internet Explorer 6 or higher • Firefox 3.0 or higher
• Safari 3.0 or higher • Chrome 2.0 or higher
Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java
installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version.
CD Installation Wizard Requirements
Computer with the following:
• Windows® 7/ Vista® / XP with Service Pack 3
Introduction
TOTAL PERFORMANCE
Combines award winning router features and IEEE 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance.
TOTAL SECURITY
The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA/WPA2 to protect your network against outside intruders.
TOTAL COVERAGE
Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage.
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE
The D-Link Wireless N Quadband Home Router (DIR-815) is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 14x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the DIR-815 router to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience.
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY
• Faster Wireless Networking - The DIR-815 provides up to 300Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n
wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 650% faster than 802.11g.
• Compatible with 802.11a and 802.11g Devices - The DIR-815 is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11a and
802.11g standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11a and 802.11g PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters.
• Advanced Firewall Features - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management
features including:
• Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of
hours or minutes.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-815 can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-815 can securely access corporate networks.
• User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-815 lets you control what
information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes.
Hardware Overview
Connections
1 LAN Ports (1-4) Connect 10/100 Ethernet devices such as computers, switches, and hubs.
The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL
WPS Button
1 WPS Button Press the WPS button for 1 second to initiate the WPS process. The button will flash blue while a WPS connection is being established. The button will light solid blue for 5 seconds when the device has successfully been added to the network.
1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. This LED will light orange during a factory reset or reboot. A slow blinking orange LED indicates that the Router has crashed during bootup. A solid green light indicates the PPP negotiation has successfully completed. This LED blinks green during data transmission.
Hardware Overview
LEDs
Before you Begin
This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage.
• Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem.
• You can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet).
• If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet. • When running the Setup Wizard from the D-Link CD, make sure the computer you are running the CD from is
Wireless Installation Considerations
The D-Link wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum -
each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a
45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on
range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal.
4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF
If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router. 2. Unplug the modem’s power adapter. Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
5. Plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip.
7. Use the power switch to power on the router. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot. 8. Turn on your computer.
If you are connecting the D-Link router to another router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you will have to do the following before connecting the router to your network:
• Disable UPnP™ • Disable DHCP
• Change the LAN IP address to an available address on your network. The LAN ports on the router cannot accept a DHCP address from your other router.
To connect to another router, please follow the steps below:
1. Plug the power into the router and use the power switch to power up the router. Connect one of your computers to the router (LAN port) using an Ethernet cable. Make sure your IP address on the computer is 192.168.0.xxx (where xxx is between 2 and 254). Please see the Networking Basics section for more information. If you need to change the settings, write down your existing settings before making any changes. In most cases, your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer.
2. Open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter. When the login window appears, set the user name to
Admin and leave the password box empty. Click Log In to continue.
3. Click on Advanced and then click Advanced Network. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue. 4. Click Setup and then click Network Settings. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox. Click Save Settings to continue.
7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the router and connect it to your other router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the D-Link router.
8. You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers. To configure your wireless network, open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router. Refer to the Configuration and Wireless
The DIR-815 includes a Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\autorun.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install.
This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless router using the web-based configuration utility.
Web-based Configuration Utility
To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Enter Admin in the User Name field. Leave the password blank by default.
If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error, please refer to the
Internet
Setup
This section allows you to configure your Router’s Internet settings.
The Internet Connection Setup Wizard provides a quick method for configuring your Internet settings. To start the Internet Connection Setup Wizard, click the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button. Refer to “Internet Connection Setup Wizard” on page 16 for more information on how to use the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button if you want to enter your Internet settings without running the Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Refer to “Manual Internet Connection Setup” on page 23 for more information on how to configure your Internet settings manually.
Create a new password and then click Next to continue.
The following window appears, summarizing the steps required to complete the Internet Connection Setup Wizard:
Click Next to continue.
Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click
If you selected DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address), you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue.
If you selected PPPoE, enter your PPPoE username and password. If your ISP requires you to enter a PPPoE service name, enter the service name in the Service Name field.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Click Next to continue.
Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
If you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP username and password. Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and PPTP server addresses.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and L2TP server addresses.
Click Next to continue.
If you selected Static, enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider.
If you selected Russia PPTP (Dual Access), enter your PPTP username and password.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
Click Next to continue.
If you selected Russia PPPoE (Dual Access), enter your PPPoE username and password.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses.
If your ISP requires you to manually specify the WAN Physical IP settings, click the Static IP radio button and enter the required
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses in
The following window appears to indicate that the settings are being saved. When the Router has finished saving all the changes, the Setup> Internet window will open.
Manual Internet Connection Setup
Check the Enabled Access Point Mode box if you want to disable NAT on the router and turn it into an Access Point.
Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
IP Address: Subnet Mask: Default Gateway: DNS Servers: MTU: MAC Address:
Static IP
Select Static IP from the drop-down menu if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Enter the value 0.0.0.0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Manual Internet Connection Setup
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) from the drop-down menu to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox.
Host Name: Primary/ Secondary DNS Server: MTU: MAC Address:
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 78 for more information. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only).
Address Mode: IP Address: User Name: Password: Service Name: Reconnect Mode: Maximum Idle Time: DNS Servers:
PPPoE (Username/Password)
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1454 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
MTU: MAC Address:
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 82 for more information.
Address Mode: PPTP IP Address: PPTP Subnet Mask: PPTP Gateway IP Address: PPTP Server IP Address:
PPTP
Username: Password: Reconnect Mode:Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1454 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Maximum Idle Time: DNS Servers: MTU: MAC Address:
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only). Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only). Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.
Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).
Enter your L2TP username.
Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 78 for more information.
Address Mode:
L2TP IP Address: L2TP Subnet
Mask:
L2TP
Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.
Maximum Idle Time: DNS Servers: MTU: MAC Address:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1454 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).
Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). Enter your PPTP username.
Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 78 for more information.
Address Mode: PPTP IP Address: PPTP Subnet Mask: PPTP Gateway: PPTP Server IP:
Russia PPTP (Dual Access)
Username: Password: Reconnect
Mode:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1454 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Maximum Idle Time: DNS Servers: MTU: MAC Address:
Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP. Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Use the radio buttons to specify the reconnect mode. The user can specify a custom schedule or specify the On Demand, or Manual option.
To specify a custom schedule, use the drop-down menu to select one of the schedules that has been defined in the Tools> Schedules window. To create a new schedule, click the New Schedule button to open the Tools> Schedules window. Refer to “Schedules” on page 78 for more information.
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). Address Mode: IP Address: User Name: Password: Service Name: Reconnect Mode:
Russia PPPoE (Dual Access)
Select PPPoE (Username/Password) from the drop-down menu if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1454 is the default MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
If your ISP requires you to manually specify the WAN Physical IP settings, click the Static IP radio button and enter the required IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server Addresses in their respective fields.
MTU: MAC Address:
WAN Physical Settings:
If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard and refer to ““Wireless Connection Setup Wizard” on page 87.
Click Add Wireless Device with WPS if you want to add a wireless device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and refer to “Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard” on page 90.
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.
Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled. The schedule may be set to Always. Any schedule you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule to create a new schedule. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-815 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-815. By default the channel is set to 1. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations.
Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-815. If the SSID is hidden, the SSID of the DIR-815 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-815 in order
Enable Wireless: Schedule: Wireless Network Name: Enable Auto Channel Selection: Wireless Channel: Transmission Rate:
Manual Wireless Settings
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz)
WMM Enable: Enable Hidden
Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions.
Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled. The schedule may be set to Always. Any schedule you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Click New Schedule to create a new schedule. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive.
The Auto Channel Selection setting can be selected to allow the DIR-815 to choose the channel with the least amount of interference.
Indicates the channel setting for the DIR-815. By default the channel is set to 36. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Selection, this option will be greyed out.
Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Automatic) for best performance.
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is QoS for your wireless network. Check this box to improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. This feature is not available in 802.11n configurations.
Check this box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcast by the DIR-815. If the SSID is hidden, the SSID of the DIR-815 will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-815 in order to connect to it.
Refer to “Wireless Security” on page 86 for more information regarding wireless security.
Enable Wireless: Schedule: Wireless Network Name: Enable Auto Channel Selection: Wireless Channel: Transmission Rate: WMM Enable: Enable Hidden Wireless Wireless Security Mode:
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings.
Network Settings
Use this section to configure the Router’s local network settings.
Use this section to configure the DIR-815’s built-in DHCP server settings.
Displays information about the devices that have a DHCP reservation from the DIR-815. The information includes the
Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expiration Time.
Displays information about the devices that have a dynamic DHCP lease from the DIR-815. The information includes the Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Lease
Expiration Time.
Use this section to create a new DHCP reservation or manage existing DHCP reservations.
Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.0.1.
If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility.
Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Enter a Host Name to identify the DIR-815. Enter the Domain name (Optional).
Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server.
Router IP Address: Default Subnet Mask: Host Name: Local Domain: Enable DNS Relay:
Router Settings
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DIR-815 has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DIR-815. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool.
Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck to disable this function.
Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your
computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict.
The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.
Enable DHCP Server: DHCP IP Address Range: DHCP Lease Time:
Network Settings
DHCP Server Settings
If you want a computer or device to always have the same IP address assigned, you can create a DHCP reservation. The router will assign the IP address only to that computer or device.
Note: This IP address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Check this box to enable the reservation.
Enter the computer name. Alternatively, select a computer that currently has a DHCP lease from the drop down menu and click << to automatically populate the Computer Name, IP Address, and MAC Address fields.
Enter the IP address you want to assign to the computer or device. This IP Address must be within the DHCP IP Address Range.
Enter the MAC address of the computer or device.
Checkbox: Computer Name: IP Address: MAC Address:
DHCP Reservation
The DIR-815 can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network).
The DIR-815 firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DIR-815 are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DIR-815 redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network.
The DIR-815 is also capable of port-redirection, meaning that incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer.
For a list of ports for common applications, please visit http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1191.
Virtual Server
Check the box on the left side to enable the Virtual Server rule.
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<.
Enter the port that you want to open next to Public Port and Private Port. The public and private ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network.
Select TCP, UDP, or All from the Protocol drop-down menu.
Use the drop-down menu to schedule the time that the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Enable Checkbox: Name: IP Address: Public Port/ Private Port: Traffic Type: Schedule Drop-Down Menu:
This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports.
Port Forwarding
Tick the checkbox on the left side to enable the Port Forwarding rule.
Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields.
Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the Computer Name drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<.
Enter the port that you want to open next to Public Port and Private Port. The public and private ports are usually the same. The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network.
Select TCP, UDP, or All from the drop-down menu. Use the drop-down menu to schedule the time
Check the box on the left side to enable the Application Rule.
Enter a name for the rule. You may select a pre-defined application from the Application drop-down menu and click <<.
This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports.
Select the protocol of the trigger port (TCP, UDP, or All). This is the port number on the Internet side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges.
Select the protocol of the firewall port (TCP, UDP, or All). The schedule of time when the Application Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Enable Checkbox: Name: Trigger: Traffic Type: Firewall: Traffic Type: Schedule:
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DIR-815. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic.
QoS Engine
This option is disabled by default. Enable this option for better performance and experience with online games and other interactive applications, such as VoIP.
This option is enabled by default when the QoS Engine option is enabled. This option will allow your router to automatically determine the uplink speed of your Internet connection.
This displays the detected uplink speed.
The speed at which data can be transferred from the
router to your ISP. This is determined by your ISP. ISP’s often define speed as a download/upload pair. For example, 1.5Mbits/284Kbits. Using this example, you would enter 284. Alternatively you can test your uplink speed with a
service such as www.dslreports.com.
By default, the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL/Frame-relay network or some other connection type (such as cable modem or Ethernet), and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network. If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you configure either “Static” or “DHCP” in the Internet settings, setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to shape traffic slightly differently in order to give the best performance. Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly lower than before on such connections, but gives much better results.
When Connection Type is set to auto-detect, the automatically detected connection type is displayed here.
Enable QoS Engine: Automatic Uplink Speed: Measured Uplink Speed: Manual Uplink Speed: Connection Type: Detected xDSL or
Select Turn MAC Filtering OFF, Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network, or Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network from the drop-down menu.
Check the box on the left side to enable the Network Filter.
Enter the MAC address you would like to filter.
To find the MAC address on a computer, please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual.
Select a DHCP client from the Computer Name drop down menu and click << to copy that MAC Address. The schedule of time when the Network Filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Configure MAC Filtering: Enable Checkbox: MAC Address: DHCP Client List: Schedule:
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to allow or deny LAN (Local Area Network) computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the network. You can either manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the Broadband Router.
Configure Web Filtering: Enable Checkbox: Website URL: Schedule:
Website Filter
Select Turn OFF WEBSITE FILTERING, ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites, or DENY computers access to ONLY these sites from the drop-down menu.
Check the box on the left side to enable the Website Filter. Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow or block. The schedule of time when the Website Filter will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Website Filters are used to allow you to set up a list of Web sites that can be viewed by multiple users through the network. To use this feature select the appropriate Web Filtering option, enter the domain or website, and click Save Settings.
Check the Enable SPI box to enable the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) feature. Enabling SPI helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer.
Carry out the following to create a DMZ host:
Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended as
a last resort.
Firewall Settings:
DMZ Host:
A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-815 offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world.
1. Check the Enable DMZ box.
2. Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication in the DMZ IP address field. To specify an existing DHCP client, use the Computer Name drop-down to select the computer that you want to make a DMZ host. If selecting a computer that is a DHCP client, be sure to make a static reservation in the Setup > Network Settings page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.
Use the Firewall Rules section to create/modify firewall rules.
Firewall Settings
Firewall Rules
Check the box on the left side to enable the firewall rule. Enter a name to identify the firewall rule.
Use the drop-down menu to Allow or Deny transport of the data packets according to the criteria defined in the firewall rule.
Use the Source drop-down menu to specify the interface that connects to the source IP addresses of the firewall rule. Enter the first source IP address in the range in the adjacent top IP Address field.
Enter the last source IP address in the range in the IP Address field below.
Use the Dest drop-down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP addresses of the firewall rule. Enter the first destination IP address in the range in the adjacent top IP Address field.
Enable Checkbox: Name: Action:
Source:
When you have finished configuring the firewall rules, click the Save Settings button at the top or bottom of the window to save any changes made.
Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the top port range field and enter the last port in the field underneath.
Use the drop-down menu to schedule the time that the Firewall rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. Click the New Schedule button to create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
To enable a route, check the box that is on the left side of the route.
Use the drop-down menu to specify if the IP packet must use the WAN or LAN interface to transit out of the Router. Enter the IP address of the packets that will take this route. Enter the subnet mask to specify the subnet of the IP packets that will take this route.
Enter the next hop that will be taken if this route is used.
Enable: Interface: Destination: Subnet Mask: Gateway:
Routing
The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network.
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
Transmit Power: Beacon Period: RTS Threshold: Fragmentation: DTIM Interval:
802.11n/b/g (2.4GHz)
Use the radio buttons to specify whether the Router should use the Short Preamble or Long Preamble type. The preamble type defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the Router and roaming wireless adapters. Use the drop-down menu to specify the wireless mode that will be used by the 2.4GHz band. The available options are 802.11n only,
802.11 Mixed (g/b), and 802.11 Mixed (n/g/b).
Use the drop-down menu to select the channel bandwidth. If you selected the 802.11 Mixed (g/b) or 802.11 Mixed (n/g/b) wireless mode, the available options are 20 MHz and 20/40MHz. If selecting the 802.11n only wireless mode, 20MHz is the only available option. Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss.
Preamble Type: Wireless Mode: Band Width: Short Guard Interval:
Advanced Wireless Settings
802.11n/a (5GHz)
Set the transmit power of the antennas.
Beacons are packets sent by an Access Point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2436. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made.
The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
(Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 1 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
Transmit Power: Beacon Period: RTS Threshold: Fragmentation Threshold: DTIM Interval:
Use the radio buttons to specify whether the Router should use the Short Preamble or Long Preamble type. The preamble type defines the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for communication between the Router and roaming wireless adapters. Use the drop-down menu to specify the wireless mode that will be used by the 5GHz band. The available options are 802.11a only,
802.11n only, and 802.11 Mixed (a/n).
Use the drop-down menu to select the channel bandwidth. If you selected the 802.11n only or 802.11 Mixed (a/n) wireless mode, the available options are 20 MHz and 20/40MHz. The channel bandwidth can not be set if selecting the 802.11a only wireless mode.
Preamble Type: Wireless Mode:
Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature.
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN.
Shows the current value of the router’s PIN.
Click this button to restore the default PIN of the router.
Click this button to create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar.
Enable: PIN Settings: PIN: Reset PIN to Default: Generate New PIN:
Click the Connect your Wireless Device button to start Wireless Connection Setup Wizard. This wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network. There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
Add Wireless Station:
UPnP Internet Ping Block Internet Port Speed Multicast Streams
To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) feature
click on Enabled. UPNP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. Unchecking the box will not allow the DIR-815 to respond to pings. Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers. Check the box to allow the Internet port to be “pinged”.
You may set the port speed of the Internet port to 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or auto. Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps.
Check the Enable Multicast Streams box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet.
Check the Wireless Enhance Mode box to enable the router to forward all multicast streams from the Internet to the wireless station using a unicast stream. This feature helps improve the quality of multimedia applications for wireless users.
Enable UPnP:
Enable WAN Ping Response:
WAN Port Speed:
Enable Multicast Streams: Wireless Enhance
Mode:
IPv6
Use the drop-down menu to select the IPv6 Internet Connection mode.
My Internet Connection is:
Static IPv6
Select Static IPv6 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your Router will use a static IPv6 address to connect to the Internet.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration settings.
WAN IPv6 Address Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address:
LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings:
IPv6
Static IPv6 (Stateless)
To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateless connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration
Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime:
Static IPv6 (Stateful)
To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateful connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration
Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateful(DHCPv6) option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Range
Start: IPv6 Address Range
End: IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
IPv6
DHCPv6 (Stateful)
Select Static IPv6 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your Router will use a static IPv6 address to connect to the Internet.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration settings.
WAN IPv6 Address Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address:
DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateless Autoconfiguration
To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateless connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration
Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime:
IPv6
DHCPv6 (Stateful)- Stateful Autoconfiguration
To configure the Router to use a Static IPv6 Stateful connection, configure the parameters in the LAN Address Autoconfiguration
Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateful(DHCPv6) option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Range
Start: IPv6 Address Range
End: IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
6to4
Select 6to4 from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your Router will use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel to connect to the Internet.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP).
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Use this section to configure the IPv6 autoconfiguration settings.
WAN IPv6 Address Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address:
LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings:
IPv6
6to4- Stateless Autoconfiguration
To configure the Router to use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel stateless autoconfiguration connection, configure the parameters in the
LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateless option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime:
6to4- Stateful (DHCPv6) Autoconfiguration
To configure the Router to use an IPv6 to IPv4 tunnel stateful autoconfiguration connection, configure the parameters in the
LAN Address Autoconfiguration Settings section as described below:
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select the Stateful(DHCPv6) option from the drop-down menu.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Enable Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Range
Start: IPv6 Address Range
End: IPv6 Address
Lifetime:
Displays the LAN IPv6 Link-Local address of the router. LAN IPv6 Address Settings:
IPv6
Link-local Only
Select Link-local Only from the My IPv6 Connection is drop-down menu if your Router will use the IPv6 link local method to connect to the Internet.
The DIR-815’s IPv6 Firewall feature allows you to configure which kind of IPv6 traffic is allowed to pass through the device. The DIR-815’s IPv6 Firewall functions in a similar way to the IP Filters feature.
Check the box on the left side to enable the IPv6 firewall rule.
Enter a name to identify the IPv6 firewall rule.
Use the radio buttons to Allow or Deny transport of the IPv6 data packets according to the criteria defined in the firewall rule.
Use the Source drop-down menu to specify the interface that connects to the source IPv6 addresses of the firewall rule.
Enter the source IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address Range field.
Use the Dest drop-down menu to specify the interface that connects to the destination IP addresses of the firewall rule.
Enter the destination IPv6 address range in the adjacent IP Address Range field.
Enable Checkbox: Name: Action:
Source:
Dest:
Use the drop-down menu to select the time schedule that the IPv6 Firewall Rule will be enabled on. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section. Select the protocol of the firewall port (All, TCP, UDP, or ICMP).
Enter the first port of the range that will be used for the firewall rule in the top port range field and enter the last port in the field underneath.
Select Schedule: Protocol: Port Range:
Enter a new password for the Administrator Login Name. The administrator can make changes to the settings. Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings.
Remote management allows the DIR-815 to be configured from the Internet by a web browser. A username and password is still required to access the Web-Management interface. In general, only a member of your network can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks. This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote (Internet) host.
Enter the port number that will be used to access the DIR-815.
Admin Password:
Admin
This page will allow you to change the Administrator password and configure the authentication settings. This window also allows you to enable Remote Management, via the Internet.
